Description
Bosch Series 4 Freestanding No Frost Fridge Freezer with VitaFresh XXL, 203 x 70 cm
A 70cm wide fridge freezer with 440 litres of No Frost storage, VitaFresh XXL drawers and a 35 dB running noise for open-plan kitchens.
The KGN492LDFG is the wide one. At 70 cm across and 203 cm tall it holds 440 litres in total, 311 of them in the fridge, which is the difference between a weekly shop going straight in and a weekly shop being rearranged first. The freezer below adds 129 litres over three drawers.
VitaFresh XXL is the reason to spend here. Extra-large climate-controlled drawers are designed to keep food fresh for longer, so a Sunday shop still looks like food midweek. Above them sit five shelves, three of them adjustable, four door bins and a bottle support grid, with LED lighting that starts softly rather than flooding the room.
Ideal For
At 35 dB(A) in noise class B, this is one to put in a room where people eat, work and watch television as well as cook.
Three hundred and eleven litres of fridge space, five shelves and four door bins take a monthly bulk shop or a full Christmas order without anything being left on the worktop.
Perfect Fit means the appliance can be positioned right against a wall or inside a niche, and the right-hinged door reverses if the alcove opens the other way.
Key Features
Three hundred and eleven litres of fridge over 129 litres of freezer, split across five shelves, four door bins and three freezing drawers.
Extra-large climate-controlled drawers are designed to keep food fresh for longer, and Multi Airflow distributes air evenly through the cabinet around them.
A noise class B rating of 35 dB(A) keeps the appliance in the background when the kitchen doubles as a living and working space.
The freezer never needs manual defrosting, and the fridge and freezer run on two independent cooling circuits from a single compressor.
If the power goes out, the freezer holds its contents at temperature for up to 18 hours, and a warning alerts you to an open door or a temperature rise.
Both compartments can be boosted from the button controls when a large shop arrives, with LED indication showing what the appliance is doing.
What the extra 10 cm buys
Most freestanding fridge freezers are 60 cm wide. This one is 70, and the whole of that extra width goes into the fridge, which reaches 311 litres. In practice that shows up as wider shelves across five levels, four door bins and a bottle support grid. The freezer below still offers 129 litres over three drawers, so the balance stays sensible for a household that chills more than it freezes.
VitaFresh XXL and everyday waste
Food thrown out is money thrown out, and salad drawers are usually where it starts. VitaFresh XXL gives you extra-large climate-controlled drawers designed to keep food fresh for longer, and Multi Airflow keeps the air moving evenly through the rest of the cabinet so there are no warm corners. Add SuperCooling for the hours after a big shop and the appliance is working hardest exactly when the fridge is fullest.
Living with a 203 cm appliance
This is a full-height appliance: 203 cm tall, 70 cm wide, 66.7 cm deep and 78 kg empty, so check the doorway, the ceiling height and the route before delivery day. Perfect Fit means it can go right against a wall or into a niche once it is there. The door is right hinged and reversible, with an integrated vertical handle. Energy class is D at 223 kWh a year, and the freezer will hold for 18 hours in a power cut.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Large weekly shop | 311 litre fridge | A 70 cm wide cabinet takes a full shop across five shelves and four door bins without stacking. |
| Keeping produce fresh | VitaFresh XXL drawers | Extra-large climate-controlled drawers are designed to keep food fresh for longer, which is where most household waste starts. |
| Open-plan kitchen noise | 35 dB(A), noise class B | One of the quieter figures on the label, so conversation and television are not competing with the compressor. |
| Never defrosting again | Total No Frost | The freezer defrosts itself automatically, so drawers stay usable and no annual thaw is needed. |
| Power cuts | 18 hour storage time | Frozen food stays at temperature for up to 18 hours if the supply fails, with a temperature warning. |
| Tight installation gaps | Perfect Fit design | The appliance can sit right against a wall or inside a niche rather than needing clearance around it. |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | KGN492LDFG |
| Product Type | Freestanding Fridge Freezer, freezer at bottom |
| Series | Series 4 |
| Total Capacity | 440 L (311 L fridge + 129 L freezer) |
| Fridge Capacity | 311 L |
| Freezer Capacity | 129 L |
| Energy Rating | D |
| Energy Consumption | 223 kWh/annum |
| Noise Level | 35 dB(A) (Class B) |
| Frost Free | Yes - Total No Frost, automatic defrost |
| Freshness System | VitaFresh XXL climate-controlled drawers |
| Fridge Interior | 5 shelves (3 adjustable), 4 door bins, 1 bottle support grid, LED lighting with soft start |
| Freezer Interior | 3 freezing drawers, 4-star rating |
| Power Failure Storage Time | 18 hours |
| Controls | Button controls with LED indication, SuperCooling and superFreezing |
| Cooling System | Multi Airflow System, 2 independent cooling circuits, 1 compressor |
| Installation | Perfect Fit - can sit against walls or in a niche |
| Door Hinge | Right, reversible; integrated vertical handle |
| Door Panel Options | Not possible - freestanding only |
| Climate Class | Extended temperate, temperate, subtropical, tropical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 203 x 70 x 66.7 cm |
| Weight | 78.0 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- 440 litres total, 311 litre fridge compartment
- VitaFresh XXL climate-controlled drawers for fresh food
- 35 dB(A) running noise, noise class B
- Total No Frost freezer, no manual defrosting
- Up to 18 hours storage during a power cut
- Perfect Fit installation right against a wall
- SuperCooling and superFreezing with LED indication
Considerations
- At 70 cm wide this needs more space than a standard 60 cm gap, so measure the run of units carefully.
- Energy class is D at 223 kWh a year, which is mid-scale rather than the most efficient rating available.
- Bosch states that a decor door panel is not possible, so this is a freestanding appliance and cannot be integrated.
What's in the Box
- Freestanding fridge freezer x1
- Ice cube tray x1
- Installation/user manual x1
